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Alphas defensive back Austin Joyner (44), a Marysville Pilchuck graduate, encourages teammates during a Spring League game. (Cooper Neill / The Spring League)
Alphas defensive back Austin Joyner (44), a Marysville Pilchuck graduate, encourages teammates during a Spring League game. (Cooper Neill / The Spring League)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pushes past Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74), left, to sack quarterback Jake Luton (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pushes past Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74), left, to sack quarterback Jake Luton (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws a pass against Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws a pass against Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars' rookie quarterback Jake Luton (#6), seen here at a scrimmage at TIAA Bank Field in August, was the right choice to start against the Houston Texans as a replacement for the injured Gardner Minshew. (Bob Self/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

MP alum Luton to get 1st career start with Jaguars

The rookie quarterback will fill in for the injured Gardner Minshew on Sunday against the Texans.

Jaguars' rookie quarterback Jake Luton (#6), seen here at a scrimmage at TIAA Bank Field in August, was the right choice to start against the Houston Texans as a replacement for the injured Gardner Minshew. (Bob Self/Florida Times-Union/TNS)
4 players with local ties stick on initial NFL rosters
4 players with local ties stick on initial NFL rosters
The Herald’s 2019-20 Man of the Year in Sports: Jake Luton

The Herald’s 2019-20 Man of the Year in Sports: Jake Luton

The MP alum battled through numerous major injuries at Oregon State to be drafted the NFL’s Jaguars.

The Herald’s 2019-20 Man of the Year in Sports: Jake Luton
Marysville Pilchuck soccer player Edgar Martinez

Marysville Pilchuck soccer player Edgar Martinez

Standout defender also kicked for the football team and shares a name with a Seattle Mariners icon.

Marysville Pilchuck soccer player Edgar Martinez
Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor

Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor

Olivia Lee’s work at EvCC is recognized; the Snohomish Soccer Dome closes its doors for good.

Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor
Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft

Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft

The former Marysville Pilchuck standout goes to Jacksonville with the 189th overall pick.

Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft
UW coach on RaeQuan Battle: ‘His future is on a different level’

UW coach on RaeQuan Battle: ‘His future is on a different level’

The Washington men’s basketball coach says the former Marysville Pilchuck star has ‘limitless’ potential.

UW coach on RaeQuan Battle: ‘His future is on a different level’
Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft

Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft

Jacob Eason, Jake Luton, Mosese Fifita and Austin Joyner hope to have their dreams realized this week.

Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft
Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

Jacob Eason and Jake Luton have been playing together or against each other since flag football.

Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

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Marysville Pilchuck boys fall to Garfield, 73-52

Marysville Pilchuck boys fall to Garfield, 73-52

Their championship hopes are gone, but the Tomahawks can still earn a state trophy

Marysville Pilchuck boys fall to Garfield, 73-52
Marysville Pilchuck boys advance at 3A Hardwood Classic

Marysville Pilchuck boys advance at 3A Hardwood Classic

The Tomahawks beat Central Kitsap 63-48 to earn a matchup with Garfield in the quarterfinals.

Marysville Pilchuck boys advance at 3A Hardwood Classic
Fan’s guide to this week’s boys Hardwood Classics
Fan’s guide to this week’s boys Hardwood Classics
Kamiakin big man proves too much for MP in regional loss

Kamiakin big man proves too much for MP in regional loss

The loss sends the Tomahawks to a first-round game on Wednesday at the Class 3A Hardwood Classic.

Kamiakin big man proves too much for MP in regional loss